Sovereign states may be deterred from violence against others because
a. non-state actors can then inflict enormous damage on sovereign states.
b. they have property, people, and values they wish to protect.
c. the use of force by sovereign states is illegitimate.
d. peacekeeping forces will intervene to stop the conflict.
b
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A. They are advisory only and do not bind the agencies. B. They have the force of law; however, the agencies can waive them at their discretion. C. They are subject to confirmation by the Senate and authorization by the President. D. They can be vetoed by the executive but not counteracted by executive order.
Which of these is the most significant threat to China's one-party system?
a. the increased activism of rural peasants in local governance b. the rise of small third parties led by members of China's elite social classes c. the rapid economic growth that is creating a middle class critical of corruption d. the growing presence of entrepreneurs in the leadership structure of the communist party
Which one of these outcomes does Keynesian economics anticipate when government spending is increased?
a. less private investment b. increased consumption c. higher taxes d. greater deficits
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A. federal B. state C. local D. taxing districts